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Title: The Pilgrim's Progress (Paraclete Living Library) by John Bunyan, Hal M. Helms, J. D. Watson ISBN: 0941478025 Publisher: Paraclete Press Pub. Date: 1982 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.38
Rating: 4
Summary: Wonderful allegory of the Christian life.
Comment: "The Pilgrim's Progress" is widely known and widely imitated. Perhaps a bit too widely. While the book itself is stunning, having seen, heard, or read so many attempts to imitate it, I found that the original effect of the story was lessened for me.
By all means, this book should be read -- it is in itself a great work of literature, and it is a prime example of Puritan thought. Be aware, however, that much of it will seem trite and worn -- not because of anything inherently wrong with Bunyan's writing -- primarily because we have all heard so many poor imitations that it will be difficult to put them aside.
However, this book still warrants a reading for the simple fact that it is a great story! I shall be re-reading this in the not-too-distant future, hopefully better prepared to dismiss the memories of the imitations and to appreciate the genius of Bunyan's allegory.
Read it!
Rating: 5
Summary: A great book to read!
Comment: This is a Christian classic that is my favorite of all Christian works, bar none (except the bible of course). Possibly the second most published work outside the bible, it has been highly regarded by many, and was once widely taught in the schools.
I wish my school had taught it. I first read this book a year ago, and I feel as if I've been deprived all my life.
Pilgrim's Progress is written by a mature Christian, with insights that you will not get from anyone other than a mature Christian. Few people are capable of writing such a book.
And the book shines with great quotes. Two of my favorites are:
What means this? The Interpreter answered, 'This is Christ, who continually with the oil of grace maintains the work already begun in the heart, by the means of which, notwithstanding what the Devil can do, the souls of his people prove gracious still. AND IN THAT THOU sawest that the man stood behind the wall to maintain the fire, this is to teach thee that it is hard for the tempted to see how this work of grace is maintained in the soul.
And this: Now a little before it was day, good Christian, as one half amazed, brake out in this passionate speech. 'What a fool', quoth he, 'am I , thus to lie in a stinking dungeon, when I may as well walk at liberty. I have a key in my bosom, called promise, that will (I am persuaded) open any lock in Doubting-Castle.'
A key called promise.. great thoughts.
There are many editions to Pilgrim's Progress, and I haven't found one I am happy with yet. Try to get one with the original wording, and the references to passages in the bible. Many versions delete the references to passages in the bible, which are, of course, the most useful to Christians and of least use to the world.
ISBN 0140430040 appears to be true to the original wording of the classic. On the other hand, it lacks the biblical passage references, chapter divisions, and is a paperback with (quite frankly) an ugly cover.
ISBN 0785242228 is a modern spelling version. However comparing it to the original shows that a lot more than just the spelling has been changed, and it doesn't read nearly as well. This is a nicely bound hardback with quality paper and chapter divisions, and some (but not all) the references to the bible. Character names are annoyingly abbrievated throughout book.
ISBN 1557480990 is a children's version of Pilgrim's Progress. While a children's book, it remains true to the original and is worth getting. The illustrations are great.
There are also many etext versions of Pilgrim's Progress that include the original text and all the references the text makes to passages in the bible.
I recommend you take your time reading the book, and reflect on what is being said. Also, if you have a full version of this book, with the references to passages in the bible, you could use it as part of a bible study.
BTW: the phrase 'vanity fair' comes from this book.
Rating: 4
Summary: Pilgrim's Progress stands with the world's best literature.
Comment: I read The Pilgrim's Progress as a child and recently reread it in order to do a comparative essay on allegorical journeys for my english class. The other book I read for the assignment was Heart of Darkness, by Joseph Conrad, and I found that Bunyan's novel equaled or exceeded Conrad's in every way. While Conrad used far more symbolism and allusions, I felt that Bunyan still did a better job of making the reader identify with his character's journey. The Pilgrim's Progress is a wonderfully written story that inspires hope and confidence in God to help his people though their own journeys.
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Title: Selected Poems by John Dryden, Steven N. Zwicker, David Bywaters ISBN: 0140439145 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: 26 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Pilgrim's Progress (Oxford World's Classics) by John Bunyan, N.H. Keeble ISBN: 0192834002 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: 1998 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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Title: Adventures of Don Quixote by Miguel De Cervantes, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, J. M. Cohen ISBN: 0140440100 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: 1988 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
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Title: Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners (Penguin Classics) by John Bunyan, W. R. Owens ISBN: 0140432809 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: 1987 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: The Pilgrim's Progress in Modern English (Pure Gold Classics) by John Bunyan, L. Edward Hazelbaker ISBN: 0882707574 Publisher: Bridge-Logos Publishers Pub. Date: 01 July, 1998 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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